Dean Watson PhD

Founder Watson Headache® Approach. For Health Professionals: recognising the role of cervical afferents in Primary Headache through online/offline programs.

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Thank you Dr Stephen B. Shrewsbury, MD, for the invitation to write a chapter titled "Migraine: A Manual Therapy Perspective" in "Migraine Pain Management: Current Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Options" (Elsevier, October 24, 2024). 📷
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The Simplicity of Diagnosing Cervicogenic Headache: Part (1)

4-minute read, Edition 28 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/T151fxIdce.

Is Diagnosing Cervicogenic Headache Really Complex? Challenging the Narrative.

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"Head Pain Switching Sides: The Migraine Mystery Often Ignored "

Read thoughts as to why!

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"Alternating Unilateral Head Pain: The Elephant in the Room"

Read thoughts as to why!

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Manual Cervical Reproduction of Head Pain: Unattainable and a Declining Art?

4-minute read, Edition 26 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/TPjbBqL2rh

What Becomes of Temporary Reproduction of Characteristic Head Pain?

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"Talking About Cervicogenic Headache"

Some characteristics to consider when discussing Cervicogenic Headache.

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"Cervicogenic Headache: Always The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride"

This article summarises the medical model’s contemporary perspective of Cervicogenic Headache (CGH).

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Primary Headache Circa 2024

4-minute read, Edition 25 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/0aOP4cgbMK

Is the Management of Primary Headache Multidisciplinary?

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‘Cervicogenic Headache’: the Intellectual Straitjacket

3-minute read, Edition 24 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/FlCErkuPgX

Why Macroscopic Lesions are not Necessary for Cervicogenic Headache.

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[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Anaesthetic Blocks: Are They the ‘Gold Standard’ or Just a Powerful Ally

4-minute read, Edition 23 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/1lHvmYOx8L

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[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

An Intimate Relationship: The Flexion Rotation Test and C1-2?

3-minute read, Edition 22 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/yJfPdMbD14

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[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Psychological Factors In Headache: Relevant Or Not?

3-minute read, Edition 21 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/yJfPdMbD14

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[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Why it is crucial to recognise alternating unilateral head pain for what it is.

3-minute read, Edition 20 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/vYZy41Ucik

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[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Up-Close-and-Personal with Cervical Discs: Part (2)

4-minute read, Edition 19 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/Xif89k7a68

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[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Up-Close-and-Personal with Cervical Discs: Part (1)

5-minute read, Edition 18 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/fjQbRCgMZF.

#WatsonHeadacheInstitute #CervicogenicHeadache #PrimaryHeadache #CervicalAfferents #Headache #Migraine

[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Is Extrapolating from Lumbar to Cervical Discs Valid or Not?

3-minute read, Edition 17 'OC3 in Headache Matters'

Please click on the link https://t.co/7zpk5MR20s.

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[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Alternating Unilateral Head Pain: Are You Ready for a Paradigm Shift?

3-minute read, Edition 16 'OC3 in Headache Matters'

Please click on the link https://t.co/lG3cdBzcSn.

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[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Are cervical symptoms in primary headache an epiphenomenon or the real deal?

3-minute read, Edition 15 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/9T3lSDUu3w

#WatsonHeadacheInstitute #CervicogenicHeadache #PrimaryHeadache #CervicalAfferents #Headache #Migraine

[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Exploring any relationship between the trigeminocervical complex and shoulder and/or arm symptoms.

4-minute read Edition 14 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/mPrz6Vo2Q5.

#WatsonHeadacheInstitute #CervicogenicHeadache #PrimaryHeadache #CervicalAfferents #Headache #Migraine

[Dean Watson PhD @WatsonHeadache]

Why a measured interpretation of anaesthetic blocks in headache is needed.

4-minute read, Edition 13 'OC3 in Headache Matters' https://t.co/38zW8ycOEx.

#WatsonHeadacheInstitute #CervicogenicHeadache #PrimaryHeadache #CervicalAfferents #Headache #Migraine